
Iowa Residents Face Big Bills and Mortgage Risks Due to Reduced Roof Coverage
Iowa’s major insurance companies have reduced roof coverage, resulting in substantial out-of-pocket costs for homeowners and jeopardizing mortgages. The changes follow increased claims from frequent hail and wind storms.
June 5, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
Iowa

Iowa Supreme Court Revises Interpretation of Vascular Injury Compensation
The Iowa Supreme Court clarifies a longstanding misinterpretation in workers’ compensation law regarding vascular injuries.
May 14, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Workers' Compensation
Iowa

Appeals Court Reverses Summary Judgment in Pork Processor Worker Injury Case
The Iowa Court of Appeals reverses a premature summary judgment in a case involving a staffing agency worker injured by a forklift.
May 10, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Workers' Compensation
Iowa

Extensive Tornado Damage Reported in Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma
Recent tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma have caused significant damage, impacting over 7,000 properties and leading to extensive recovery efforts.
May 1, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma

Tornado Outbreak Stretches Across Central U.S., Driven by Unusual Weather Patterns
A series of tornadoes, influenced by El Niño’s decay, wreaked havoc across the central United States from Oklahoma to Nebraska, highlighting changing patterns in tornado occurrences.
April 29, 2024
Catastrophe
Risk Management
Technology
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma

Mild Winter Causes $8 Billion in Economic Losses in Northern Plains and Upper Midwest
The unusually warm winter in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest led to significant economic losses totaling $8 billion, impacting outdoor activities and businesses.
April 18, 2024
Iowa
Michigan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin

Soaring Home Insurance Premiums: The Hidden Cost of Climate Change
A homeowner’s discovery: rising construction costs and increasing weather-related damages drive unprecedented hikes in home insurance premiums.
April 17, 2024
Catastrophe
Legislation & Regulation
Property
Risk Management
California
Florida
Iowa
Louisiana
North Carolina

Tackling the Rising Threat of Snow Melt Flooding
With snow melt floods posing a growing threat in the U.S., insurance experts highlight the importance of adequate coverage and mitigation strategies.
April 3, 2024
Catastrophe
Insurance Industry
Property
Risk Management
Arkansas
California
Illinois
Iowa
Kentucky

Navigating the Complex Terrain of Data Privacy in Auto Insurance Claims and Repairs
With rising concerns over data privacy, the unauthorized use of personal information in auto insurance claims and repairs presents significant risks and implications for millions.
February 22, 2024
Auto
Legislation & Regulation
Technology
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii

Navigating the New Terrain: How States are Reforming Tort Laws Amid Rising Litigation Challenges
In response to the surge in litigation costs and nuclear verdicts, various states have enacted significant tort reforms to balance corporate accountability and economic growth.
February 1, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Litigation
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas

Iowa Man Sentenced to Prison for Committing Insurance Fraud on Rental Properties
Timothy Daryle Sletten receives a 21-month prison sentence for defrauding State Farm Insurance through fraudulent property damage claims in Iowa.
January 19, 2024
Fraud
Litigation
Property
Iowa

Pennsylvania Water Authority Targeted in International Cyberattack Linked to Iranian Hackers
The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in Pennsylvania faces a cyberattack, highlighting the vulnerability of small water utilities to international cybersecurity threats.
January 4, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Risk Management
Technology
Arkansas
California
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri

The Midwest: Potential Hotspot for Deadly ‘Moist Heat Stress’
Large parts of the world, including China and the Midwest US, are on track to become too hot for humans to handle as accelerating global temperatures expose billions to heat and humidity so extreme their bodies will no longer be able to cope, according to a new study.
October 12, 2023
Catastrophe
Education & Training
Risk Management
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri

Davenport Building Owner Sues Engineering Firm Over Collapse
The owner of the Davenport, Iowa apartment building that partially collapsed in May has taken legal action against the engineering firm responsible for inspecting the structure. Andrew Wold, the owner of Davenport Hotel LLC, alleges multiple counts, including negligence and breach of contract, against Select Structural Engineering.
September 7, 2023
Liability
Litigation
Iowa

Davenport Apartment Building Partially Collapses, Eight Rescued Safely
In a remarkable rescue operation, eight individuals were successfully saved after a six-story apartment building experienced a partial collapse in Davenport, Iowa. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, providing a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos that ensued.
May 30, 2023
Property
Iowa



